The Pacific-centered map employs a new map projection to accentuate the Pacific Rim and show the entire breadth of the Pacific Ocean. It brings Oceania and Asia into the center of the picture and shows them in close proportion to their actual size on Earth.
The Pacific-centered world map features classic National Geographic cartography, with political boundaries, thousands of place names, time zones, and special insets showing world vegetation and land use, and population density.
This version is laminated—featuring a "write and wipe" surface and durable plastic covering.